3-od shift
Wear on the band for one, also fluid circulation. Maintaining speed in third gear vs. fourth gear would require less torque in favor or more RPM. Torque is a bigger factor in wear than RP is. Torque converters get tighter with more RPM which means less heat. Depending on when the clutch is locking it's probably easier on that too since the clutch does not have to overcome as great of an RPM difference. These benefits are tiny, the best advantages are that it will reduce transmission busyness and give you better throttle response and make it more fun to drive.
None of this is significant, but it was worth mentioning.
None of this is significant, but it was worth mentioning.
its like an older car with no overdrive, ur turning more rpms, using more gas and wearing the engine out faster (slightly)
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Everyone knows that lugging and engine is not good for it - keeping an engine in the healthy part of the torque band is good for it and doesn't cause any greater measurable wear. James is right about the tranny too. It doesn't hurt and may be even easier on it. I drove that way all the time when I had 2.73s, and still do sometimes with my 3.42s. The 2.73s were miserable around town.